The 2012 Ventura County Fair Parade – condensed to about 9 minutes. Groups danced, sang, performed, entertained and/or waved their greetings to the thousands of spectators along Main St., in downtown Ventura. The Ventura County Fair itself is taking place
Jim Naylor, Grand Marshal of the 2012 Annual Ventura County Fair Parade
A message from Jim Naylor, the Grand Marshal of the 2012 annual Ventura County Fair Parade.
Weaving and Spinning at the Ventura County Fair
Nona Hummel, of the Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild, discusses some of the history of weaving and spinning as part of their exhibit at the Ventura County Fair. Glenda Clift works on the a spinning wheel.
Civil War History at the Ventura County Fair
Landis L. Potter discusses the Civil War and Civil War reenactments at the Ventura County Fair. Landis also talks about some of the real history of the Civil War that is not taught in schools.
Pen & Ink and Digital Art at the Ventura County Fair
Daniel Mooney discusses the creation of pen & ink artwork, as well digital art, at the Ventura County Fair.
Professional Arts at the Ventura County Fair
Shannon Callahan Patrick, the Superintendent of the Professional Arts department at the Ventura County Fair, talks about the art judging and selection process. Kathy Ikerd introduces herself as one of the selected exhibitors and Angela Joe is a long-time volunteer
Livestock at the Ventura County Fair, with Chris Garmon
Large Livestock Superintendent, Chris Garmon, discusses some of the history of livestock at the Ventura County Fair, as well as the responsibilities of young adults preparing their animals for exhibition and auction.
Art at the Ventura County Fair with Linda Taylor
Ojai artist, Linda Taylor, discusses and demonstrates drawing at the Ventura County Fair in California.
The Man Behind the Ventura County Fair Parade: Art Amelio
Art Amelio, the coordinator of the Ventura County Fair Parade, discusses the Ventura Elks Lodge and its production of the annual summer parade.
Nighttime at the Ventura County Fair
Dance through this energetic, fast-paced excursion through the carnival rides, lights, food, people and fireworks that make up the Ventura County Fair midway experience after dark.